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Edward Maisel

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Here is the newest and by far most exciting way of becoming a physically fit and trim to hit America in the past twenty years. Tai chi (tie gee), the amazing form of exercise that's soothing and natural,-requires no strenuous calisthenics, no rigorous dieting. It's the slow, relaxed, comfortable way to keep in good physical condition and it's about to the take the country by storm. Here-in this excting book which completaly illustrates the classic form of tai chi (the Yang form)-you see how anyone can use it, regrdless of age or physical condition. The complete exercise takes only a few minutes a day, requires no special equipment and can be preformed in ordinary street clothes. It requires very little space-the businessman can use tai chi in his office, the housewife in her kitchen. In this book you get the entire exercise, illustrated with 147 action photographs. You see how to perfomm all 108 of the effortless, deeply pleasureable forms of tai chi to achieve the highest level of fitness possible-when the mind and the body are in complete harmony. Tai chi can be described as a health-giving tranquilizer, as well as a stimualting form of exercise. You must relax your mind when perfoming the exercise. As a result, tai chi refreshes your mind-gives you greater mental powers and allows you to approach your everyday problems with a new and lasting vigor. Much of the interest over tai chii is being caused by medical men and physical educators throughout the country. Here, at last, is an exercise that can be used by anyone. Older people are as a capable of performing this slow-moving exercise as the young-the refreshment produced by the soothing movements is, if anything, more exhilarating to them. Tai chi has been acclaimed by some authorities as the ideal exercise for certain types of heart cases, because of its 'take-it-easy' style. Physical therapists are beginning to use it for rehabiitiations of their patients, not just because of its stimulating effect on circulation and muscles, but because the exercise can be adapted to fit almost any physical need. Tai chi is just begining to catch on in America with special schools sprouting up in major cities, but in China it has been widely practiced as a daily exercise since the T'ang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is believed that tai chi began with the Taoist monks, as a supplement to their long, uninterrupted meditations, so they might keep their bodies as fit as their minds. Edward Maisel, the auhor of Tai Chi for Health, is primarily reponsible for the recent surge of interest in tai chi. He is a Harvard and Princeton-trained physical rehabilitation expert, who was once the Research Director for the New York Institute for the Crippled and Disabled. He has lectured extensively on exercise under the auspices of the New York State Medical Society and the Health Department of the City of New York. Mr. Maisel is co-author of a widely-acclaimed book on exercise during pregnancy, along with Dr. M. Edward Davis, Chairman of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at the University of Chicago's School of Medicine. Maisel, who is co-director of the Tai Chi Insititute of America, became interested in tai chi while doing research on ways to correct the alienation of the mind form the body. Tai chi is an exciting step in that direction. With Tai Chi for Health there's no reason for strenuous exhausting calisthenics. Instead, to be physically fit and attractive use the slow way, the relaxed, comfortable, gentle way-the tai chi way. 'An ancient Chinese form of exercise-without-sweat fascinates U.S. therapists. It tones muscles, overcomes fatigue,and gives 'that better feeling.''-Newsweek Magazine 'As a medical doctor, I consider such exercise as one of the best methods of preventing illness and of promoting good health...greater happiness and more successful living.'-Charles W. Bien, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Vallejo, California. 'Tai chi has a splendid relaxation potential for normal people who lead tense, abnormal lives under constant pressure.'-Allen S. Russek, M.D., New York Institute of Physical Medicine and rehabilitation. 'Tai chi is a relaxing, non-strenuous exercise that could be incorporated into one's daily life with real benefit to both the mind and body.'-Walter Thompson, M.D., Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery New York University School of Medicine. Contents Part I Learning about tai chi; The important health benefits it offers you Chapter 1 Tai chi: The what and the why Tai chi: A non-strenuous, pleasant conditioner Tai chi-a health secret from ancient China Tai chi's benefits endorsed by medical authorities The dangers of strenuous physical activity The effect of exercise on life span Sports are not an answer Chapter 2 How tai chi works wonders for your health Tai chi: An all-around conditioner Easy ways to health-Done slow and easy Not a dance or a performance No special clothing or equipment needed Practice anywhere The breath of life The benefits of good breathing How tai chi helps you breathe Avoid the 'oxygen jag? Chapter 3 Other health benefits of tai chi Age is no barrier A way to remain youthful Never a feeling of strain Continuous flowing movement is the secret Tai chi in three sections Tai chi prevents freak injuries How to relax and sleep well Arthiritis and tai chi If you are overweight Other personal problems and diabetes Benefits the eyes Chapter 4 Greater mental powers through tai chi Tai chi-The safe tranqilizer Furnishes strong motivation Never becomes dismal or a dull habit Awakens your mental powers Become a whole person The 'crown of the senses' The Somato-psychic benefits Advantages not found in yoga Chapter 5 Tai chi and your heart Heart trouble is widespread Lack of physical activity a major factor Daily exercise-a preventive measure How tai chi benefits the heart What resarch revealed Tai chi supplies that certain 'something' Tai chi-the 'wise' exercise Chapter 6 Relaxation and relief from body aches and pains How to relax the entire body Become a marionette Your body becomes efficient Tai chi relieves backache Adapt tai chi to your body Part II The practice of tai chi: How to do it The ten basic rules A way to begin Six helpful hints Section One Lessons 1-15 (forms 1-20) Section Two Lessons 1-15 (forms 21-57) Section Three Lessons 1-15 (forms 58-108) Short tai chi Contnuing with tai chi Tai chi to the left Tai chi with speed To advance with tai chi Handy check-list of the 108 forms Part III The story of tai chi: How it can help you gain new benefits from your practice Chapter 7 How it all began Male and female Breathing and butting Imitation of animal movements Our 108 forms and the 37 actions Chapter 8 The search for the mysterious old man Tai chi and self-defense Chang Sanfeng, tai chi's originator The secret of immortality Effortlessness-The key to tai chi Chapter 9 A 400-year secret The northern school and the southern school How the Chens kept 'the secret' How 'the secret' was revealed to the world Thr first school Carryingon the ancient tradition Chapter 10 On to America! Tai chi in modern times Widespread adoption of tai chi Other forms of tai chi The tai chi boom in America Appendix: The three clasic writings on tai chi I A discussion on the practice of tai chi chuan II The treatise on tai chi chuan III An exposition on the practice of the 13 movement forms… (lisätietoja)
 
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4
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53
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#303,173
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1
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